Entre cabarés e gafieiras: um estudo das representações boemias em Belém (1950 a 1980)

Abstract

This paper deals with the representations bohemian in Belem between 1950-1980, from the understanding of the discourses produced by Para press , cinema , history and memory of their regulars : musicians , bohemians , artists , prostitutes and other social agents involved with these parties . Seek to understand the importance of these houses on the social scene and playfulness of Bethlehem during the chronological cut above, considering the geographical changes of the city and the symbolic and cultural representations created about these establishments. Thus , we intend to understand the history of men and women who made these spaces , its locus par excellence of entertainment and leisure , the sacred place of amusement weekend and early mornings , a universe marked by bohemian social relations of pleasure , joy and entertainment that , was the victim of repressive and vigilant eyes of the powers that be, always with the justification defense of "good manners".." A cultural environment wrapped in beverages, boleros, meringues, bohemians , whores and bums , who helped achieve the specter of danger and adventure, but at the same time , built romantic and nostalgic images of these places